End-to-end legal representation for Canadian businesses and foreign professionals. We navigate Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIA), 2-week Global Talent Stream filings, and LMIA-exempt Intra-Company Transfers (ICT).
Canadian employment authorization is categorized into Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) through ESDC and International Mobility Program (IMP) LMIA-exempt authorizations under IRCC regulations.
For Canadian companies unable to recruit local citizens or permanent residents. Divided into High-Wage and Low-Wage streams based on provincial median hourly wage benchmarks.
Fast-track hiring pipeline for high-growth innovative firms recruiting specialized tech talent. Bypasses standard advertising requirements with a 10-day processing commitment.
LMIA-exempt pathway allowing multinational corporations to relocate key international executives, senior managers, and specialized knowledge staff to a Canadian branch or subsidiary.
Under Part 11 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR), specific employment categories bypass the ESDC LMIA advertising process based on broader cultural, competitive, or economic benefits to Canada.
Expedited work permits for US and Mexican citizens under CUSMA Professional (Code T23) and Trader/Investor categories without an LMIA.
For foreign workers whose employment creates significant social, cultural, or economic benefits or opportunities for Canadian citizens.
Authorizations for foreign business owners or self-employed individuals seeking to operate an established business in Canada.
LMIA-exempt work permit stream for French-speaking foreign workers recruited by employers outside the province of Quebec.
Under IRPR Section 209, ESDC and Service Canada conduct unannounced inspections and compliance audits on employers holding approved LMIAs. Failure to comply with wage, duty, or working condition promises can result in severe financial penalties, public naming, or a multi-year ban from the Temporary Foreign Worker Program.
We manage the entire administrative and legal burden for business owners in Newmarket, York Region, and across the Greater Toronto Area.
Verifying job duties against regional Job Bank wage standards to determine High-Wage vs Low-Wage status.
Drafting compliant recruitment ads and managing 28-day posting requirements across mandatory job portals.
Submitting the complete employer file via ESDC's LMIA Online Portal and preparing management for ESDC officer interviews.
How Elnaz Imani, RCIC, guides your application from initial job offer evaluation to work permit issuance.
Determining LMIA necessity vs. LMIA-exempt IMP options (ICT, CUSMA, GTS).
Executing mandatory 4-week Job Bank recruitment or preparing GTS LMBP commitments.
Submitting complete employer portal application and handling ESDC officer inquiries.
Receiving official positive LMIA decision letter and employer compliance number.
Submitting the foreign worker’s visa/work permit application via IRCC portal or POE.
Issuance of Canadian Work Permit document and SIN card setup.
Integrated legal services across all federal and provincial immigration programs.
Convert Canadian work experience into Permanent Residence via CEC and category-based draws.
Inland and Outland sponsorship for spouses and common-law partners with Spousal Open Work Permits.
Navigating student caps, Provincial Attestation Letters (PAL), and Post-Graduation Work Permits.
Overcoming work permit refusals and responding to IRCC Procedural Fairness Letters (PFL).
Official document commissioning, employment statutory declarations, and affidavits of support.
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Regulatory facts compiled by Elnaz Imani, RCIC #R526618.